What is FIBA in LHB coach?

What is FIBA in LHB coach?

AIR SPRING FAILURE INDICATION CUM BRAKE APPLICATION (FIBA)

What is the function of brake accelerator in LHB coach?

The anti-slip device (WSP system) for these LHB passenger coaches is supplied by KNORR-BREMSE. In order to achieve uniform braking during emergency brake application, an Emergency brake accelerator valve has been provided in every car which performs as per UIC norms.

Why do Indian trains shake so much?

Originally Answered: Why do Indian Railways coaches vibrate so much? The rails are not properly manufactured, alligned, good amount of gap at joints, wheels outer surface & bearing are in detoriated condition and poor condition of Track tends to vibrate the coaches.

What is CBC in railway?

CBC (Centre buffer coupler)is a device for connecting one rolling stock with another in a train formation. It is centrally located at both ends of the rolling stock. It allows the vehicles to move independently to accommodate track curvature and elevation change while remaining connected (coupled) together.

What is FIAT bogie?

The FIAT bogie is a two-axle type and two-stage suspension system. These are designed for a maximum operating speed of 160 km/h and has potential for operation up to 200 km/h. The coach body directly rests on the secondary stage helical springs, which rests on the Y shaped side beam.

What is BP and FP in railway?

Air Brake Hose Coupling BP & FP Air coupling hose are used in between the two adjacent vehicles for continuation of air flow between brake pipeas well as feed pipe liners.

How many brake cylinders does a LHB coach have?

12 How many brake cylinders are uses in a LHB type coaches. 150 Sec.

Why do Indian trains run slow?

This raises the pertinent question about the slow speed of Indian trains, one of the major reasons being that the trains cannot travel at its optimum speed. Traffic congestion, weak infrastructure, the design of the trains is some of the reasons which pose as a huge hindrance to the speed of the trains.

What is IV coupler?

The existing Inter Vehicular (IV) couplers used in LHB AC Coaches (Rajdhani/shatabdi trains) are rated for 400 Amps, which is suitable for 18-19 LHB coaches. For rake having 24 number LHB AC coaches, there is need to enhance the current carrying capacity of the inter vehicular couplerup to 500 Amps.

When was AAR?

Association of American Railroads

What is SLR train?

SLR coach on a train stands for Seating-cum-Luggage Rake. · There are two SLR coaches in a train – the first one is next to the engine and the second one is at the end of the train. · The compartments are divided into two sections – one for sitting (currently for differently-abled person) and another for luggage.

What is GS and SLR in train?

SLR—SLR stands for Seating cum Luggage Rake. The Compartments are divided into two:One of sitting portion, and another for Luggage. The Guard is accommodated here. GS—General seating. Anybody can travel in this coach with general ticket(general fare).

What is ICF and LHB?

Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday (March 17) that 1,866 modern Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches were built between 2009-2014 and rest of the coaches built during the same time period were Integral Coach Factory (ICF) coaches.

What is EoG in train coach?

End on Generation (EOG) is the system used on fully air conditioned Rajdhani and Shatabdi trains. The system comprises two power cars per train. Each power car has two DG sets and each DG set is rated at 300 kW.

What is the full form of ITF?

International Tennis Federation